How much are meals in Seoul 2023

What's your Food Budget for your Korean Trip? 

Embarking on a Seoul adventure and curious about dining expenses? Look no further! While inflation has touched down in Korea, sending prices on an upward spiral, dining out here remains relatively wallet-friendly. But remember, what's affordable to one may be a budget-buster for another, so let's demystify it for you. Let this be your guide to understanding what to expect when it comes to dining expenses in Seoul. Get ready to budget wisely and savor the vibrant culinary scene of this bustling city.

₩ Cheap meals (~8,000 won per person)

• Microwavable Rice: 1,200 ~ 1,800 won
• Microwavable Sausage: 1,800 ~ 2,500 won
• Soft Boiled Eggs: 2,000 ~ 2,500 won for 2 eggs
• Ramen (pack): 1,500 ~ 2,000 won
• Convenience store Sandwich: 3,000 ~ 4,500 won
• Bread: 2,000 ~ 8,000 won per piece
• Triangle kimbap: 1,000 ~ 2,500 won
• Kimbap (long roll): 3,000 ~ 5,000 won
• Convenience Store Lunchbox: 4,000 ~ 6,000 won
• Kimbap Chonguk: 4,000 ~ 10,000 won
• Office Cafeterias: 6,000 ~ 8,000 won
• Hansot lunchbox: 5,000 ~ 9,000 (10,500 for hit items)

 

 

 

 

₩₩ Regular Meals (8,000 ~ 19,000 won per person)

• Salads: 6,000 ~ 12,000 won
• Rice Meals: 8,000 ~ 15,000 won
• Korean Food (for individual servings): 8,000 ~ 15,000 won
• Hangover soups: 8,000 ~ 12,000 won
• Foreign Food (for individual servings): 8,000 ~ 17,000 won
• Local Affordable Pizza (Pizza School): 8,000 ~ 19,000 won
• Unlimited Meat (usually frozen meat): 10,000 ~ 25,000

 

₩₩₩ Spluge a little (20,000 ~ 50,000 won per person)

• Korean Barbecue (fresh non-frozen meat): 18,000 ~ 30,000 won per 150 grams (must get at least 2 servings)
• Buffets: 20,000 ~ 50,000 won (Ashley)
• Meals for sharing: 30,000 ~ 60,000 won (for 2-3 people)
• Whole chicken: 15,000 ~ 30,000 won
• Pizza: 18,000 ~ 25,000 won

 

₩₩₩₩ Special (50,000+ won per person)

• Course Meals: 50,000 ~ 100,000 won
• Omekase: 60,000 ~ 120,000 won
• Raw fish sashimi (premium tuna): 58,000+  won

 

  

Drinks:

Drinks whether it be alcoholic or not also vary in price

• Filtered Water at restaurants: FREE
• Cola: 2,000~5,000 won per can
• Convenience store water (500ml): 800 ~ 2,000 won
• Convenience store Tea: 1,800 ~ 3,000 won
• Convenience store coffee: 2,000 ~ 4,000 won
• Cafe Coffee (Americano): 2,000 ~ 5,000 won
• Cafe Coffee (lattes): 3,000 ~ 8,000 won
• Beer (local): 4,000 ~ 6,000 per bottle
• Cocktails: 10,000 ~ 20,000 per drink

 

 

Streetfood:

Korean streetfood is a must try for everyone, but do note that streetfood in Myeongdong tend to be more expensive, so be sure to venture out and compare prices

• Egg Bread: 2,000 ~ 2,500 won
• Tteokbokki: 3,500 ~ 6,000 won per serving
• Sundae: 4,000 ~ 5,000 won per serving
• Odeng: 700 ~ 1,500 won per stick
• Hotteok: 1,500 ~ 3,000 won
• Corndog: 2,500 ~ 4,500 won
• Crispy Chicken Cup: 5,000 ~ 9,000 won per cup

 

Large Super Markets: (Emart/Nobrand/Homeplus/Lotte)

• Beef Chuck (imported): 2,000 ~ 3,500 won / 100g
• Pork Hind Legs: 700 ~ 1,800 won / 100g
• Pork Belly: 1,500 ~ 2,500 won / 100g
• Chicken (whole): 500 ~ 1,800 won / 100g
• Chicken Legs: 1,200 ~ 2,200 won / 100 g
• Ramen: 2,000 ~ 7,000 pack of 4
• Milk: 1,750 ~ 3,000 won / liter
• Cheese: 6,000 ~ 9,000 won / 400g
• Bread: 1,800 ~ 3,500 won / loaf
• Apples: (depending on the season) 1,000 ~ 3,000 won per piece
• Grapes (Green seedless): 6,000 ~ 9,000 won / 400g